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In her statement, Maryam Nawaz argued that the single bench verdict of the Peshawar High Court constitutes an encroachment upon the constitutional authority of the Election Commission. She characterized the decision as endorsing fake and fraudulent intra-party elections, transforming the outcome into not an election but a selection.

The ongoing legal battle stems from the Peshawar High Court’s recent decision to declare intra-party elections of PTI null and void, consequently revoking the party’s election symbol. The Election Commission had deferred its response to the court’s decision, and the matter was scheduled for discussion in subsequent sessions.

The Pakistani government’s effective response to illegal activities, akin to tax evasion, through a crackdown has contributed to a substantial upswing in the currency. The report emphasizes that the government’s actions against illegal practices have been instrumental in achieving a notable improvement in the currency, particularly in September and October.

In response to the recent arrest of Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Barrister Gohar Khan demanded that the Supreme Court take suo-motu notice of Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s arrest, urging the court to ensure the safety and security of PTI workers.

Shahbaz Sharif argued that the Peshawar High Court’s decision regarding the Election Commission’s authority is equivalent to an attack on the commission’s powers. He called on the entire nation to expect justice from the judiciary, stressing that justice should be impartial and not tilt the balance in favor of any specific party.